Ladies 3rd XI Vs Caradon 2

OKEHAMPTON LADIES 3RD TEAM 0  CARADON 2ND TEAM  4

The newly formed Oke Ladies 3rd team faced a stiff challenge from the strong and more experienced Caradon team in their first league match of the season away from home.

Caradon began in an attacking style forcing Oke to defend deep in their own half.  The Caradon forwards passed the ball quickly and accurately and soon were rewarded with a slick deflection into the Oke goal.

Oke reorganised themselves concentrating on man marking tightly against the Caradon players.  Oke’s midfielders Molly Marvin and Anna Speak worked tirelessly cutting out several attacking moves from Caradon through the middle of the pitch.  Oke were unlucky to concede another goal from a Caradon penalty corner and the home team increased their lead to three just before half time with a well struck ball.

In the second half Oke were more composed and organised.  They passed the ball around the pitch resulting in Left Wing Maddie Arden attacking with some penetrating runs putting the Caradon defence under pressure.  Caradon soon retaliated forcing Left Half Elsa Frangleton and Left Back Mellissa Pinfield to work together to stop Caradon’s advances down the right side of the pitch.

Oke’s Man of the Match was their Keeper Lucy Wiseman who spectacularly saved several high ball goal attempts from Caradon.  Lucy also proved her Man of the Match honour in a couple of one-on –one situations with a Caradon forward when she cleanly won possession in the middle of the circle and cleared the ball with her powerful kick. 

In the last 10 minutes of the game the Oke team absorbed attacks from Caradon and despite having to defend several penalty corners only one more goal was conceded.  This was a very spirited team effort for an inexperienced team with a bright future.

Next week Oke 3rd team play at home at 3.30pm against Mannamead 2nd team.